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Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1899-1977

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1899-04-22 - 1977-07-02

Biography

Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov (1899-1977), Russian and American novelist, poet, translator, and entomologist.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Nina Berberova papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 182
Abstract: The Nina Berberova Papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, personal papers, memorabilia, and printed materials. The correspondence consists of personal letters from such famous Russian emigre writers and artists as Georgii Adamovich, Ivan Bunin, Zinaida Gippius, Roman Gul', Georgii Ivanov,Aleksandr Kuprin, Dmitry Merezhkovsky, Vladimir Nabokov, Aleksei Remizov, Gleb Struve, Marina TSvetaeva, Boris and Vera Zaitsev. There are 67 letters and 9 cards from Vladislav...
Dates: 1891-1993, bulk 1950-1993

George Ivask papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 93
Abstract:

The papers document George Ivask's work as a literary editor, and in particular, his publication of émigré poetry in Na zapade; antologiia russkoi zarubezhnoi (an anthology) and Opyty (a literary journal). The letters of Russian émigré poets and writers document their life in the United States and the papers also contain their literary manuscripts. Photographs consists of pictures of Ivask's friends and colleagues.

Dates: 1913-1963, bulk 1940-1960

Vladimir Korvin-Piotrovskiĭ papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 598
Abstract:

The collection contains correspondence, writings, photographs, scrapbooks and an audio recording that document the literary careers of Vladimir Korvin-Piotrovskii and IUrii Ofrosimov, the professional life of Italian sculptor Italo Griselli and the activities of the Russian expatriate Berlin Poets' Club.

Dates: 1899-1973

Mark Weinbaum papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 106
Abstract:

The papers consist of correspondence, writings, personal papers, and other materials documenting Weinbaum's work as editor of Novoe Russkoe Slovo and president of the Literary Fund.

Dates: 1896-1973